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Yuki

/ YOO-kee /
Girl Japanese 2 syllables
Meaning
Yuki means Snow; happiness (Japanese).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
YOO-kee
Popularity
#5399 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Yuki in the US, 1880–2025
192019401960198020002020

Yuki first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 2004, when 43 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 24.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Yuki popular?

Steady Yuki has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2004.

US babies given the name Yuki, by decade
2020s 146
2010s 275
2000s 271
1990s 153
1980s 91
1970s 70
1960s 29
1920s 20
1910s 12

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Yuki mean?

Yuki is commonly written with kanji meaning “snow” or “happiness,” depending on the characters chosen.

Names like Yuki

Japanese names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Yuki

Popular Japanese names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yuki mean?

Yuki means Snow; happiness. Yuki is commonly written with kanji meaning “snow” or “happiness,” depending on the characters chosen.

What is the origin of the name Yuki?

Yuki is of Japanese origin.

How do you pronounce Yuki?

Yuki is pronounced “YOO-kee.”

Is Yuki a boy or a girl name?

Yuki is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Yuki a popular name right now?

Yuki has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2004.

How popular is the name Yuki?

In 2025, Yuki ranked #5399 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Yuki most popular?

Yuki was most popular in 2004, when about 43 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Yuki?

Names similar to Yuki include Rin, Airi, Yui, Hina, Yumi.

What names go well with Yuki?

Japanese names that pair well with Yuki include Hana, Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren.